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Firestop Label Number 1 - Minimum text for identification system – Theadvantage is notification that disturbing this firestop system could causefailure. As a disadvantage, since the system number is not on theidentification, traceability and its economic advantages are not realized.Firestop System Label # 1 – “Least text”Do Not DisturbFire Resistance Rated Firestop SystemRemoving or tampering may affect system performanceFirestop System Label Number 2 - More Detailed text for identificationsystem – This identification system adds detail that brings economic and timesavings for future inspection by qualified professionals who will need toverify the system through visual and destructive testing. The disadvantage isthat it lacks detail about the submittal or building file reference.Label #2 –“More text”Do not disturbFire Resistance Rated Firestop SystemRemoving or tampering may affect system performanceTested System Number: ________________________Engineering Judgment Number: ________________Firestop Contractor: ___________________________Firestop Contractor Address, phone: ______________Label Number 3 - Most Detailed text for identification system – Thisidentification system captures much information for the firestop system.Product lot numbers, submittal numbers, inspection dates are part of this labelallowing significant inspection ease as information is complete at the locationof the firestopping system.As a disadvantage, this level of detail does cost more than the minimum andmore detailed versions, and provides information that may or may not beneeded during the building life cycle.A bar code system may increase the speed of contractor implementation ofthis system can provide benefits to the building owner and manager, contactorand inspector.FCIA Firestop Manual of Practice Page 10 Date of Issue 10/29/2008Revision No. 3

Label #3 – “Most text”Do not disturbFire Resistance Rated Firestop SystemRemoving or tampering may affect system performanceTested System Number: ________________________Engineering Judgment Number: ________________Firestop Product Lot #: ________________________Firestop Location Code: ________________________Firestop Contractor: ___________________________Firestop Contractor Address, phone: ______________FM 4991 Approval Number: _____________________Firestop Submittal Number: _____________________Firestop Inspection Date & Initials: _______________Label #3A – “Even more text”Do not disturbFire Resistance Rated Firestop SystemRemoving or tampering may affect system performanceLabel/Tag Number:________________________________Tested System Number: _________________________Ratings: F__ T__ L__ W__ H__ Radiation:_________Engineering Judgment Number: _________________Firestop Product Name:________________________Firestop Product Lot #: ________________________Firestop Location Code: ________________________Firestop Contractor: ___________________________Firestop Contractor Address, phone: ______________FM 4991 Approved Contractor: _____________________UL Qualified Firestop Contractor:Firestop Submittal Number: _____________________Firestop Installation Date:Firestop Inspection Date & Initials: _______________Label Number 4 - FM 4991 Identification System –Standard for theApproval of Firestop Contractors – For exclusive use - FM 4991Approved Firestop ContractorsLabel #4 – FM 4991 RequirementsFM Approvals LOGOInstalled by ______________________________ Contractor Firm Name &Address a Factory Mutual Research Approved Firestop ContractorDo Not Disturb – Fire Resistance Rated SystemSerial No.: _______________________________________OPTIONAL: Firestop Contractor may include other pertinent informationas well.FCIA Firestop Manual of Practice Page 11 Date of Issue 10/29/2008Revision No. 3

NOTE AN EXCEPTION FOR ENGINEERING JUGEMENTS/EFRRA’S:Under the FM 4991 Protocol, contractors shall be allowed to place a label ormarking for such assemblies; however, any such label or marking shall beprohibited from using the words “Approved”, “Factory Mutual Research orFactory Mutual – FM Approvals, or any reference to the FM 4991 Program,express or implied, that indicate FM Approval as a Firestop Contractor orinstallation.The FM 4991 Identification system has very specific requirements. Whenrequired by specification, each fire resistance rated system installed by a FM4991 Approved Firestop Contractor shall bear a permanent label or marking.Metallic Labels shall be secured with permanent fasteners. Plastic labels shallbe self adhering and shall be evaluated for adhesive quality for the proposedsubstrates. The adhesive and label shall provide for partial destruction of thelabel when removal is attempted.When installing Firestop Identification System labels in the field onpenetration type firestop systems, FM requires the label be located adjacent toor within 6” (150mm) of any edge of the system or assembly. For Head ofWall assemblies, expansion joints and floor/exterior wall slab edge typefirestop systems or assemblies, the label or marking shall be located adjacentto or within 6” (150mm) of the firestop system or assembly and spaced notmore than 50’ (15.2 m) on center. Labels may be omitted if they would bevisible in a finished area with the written authorization of the AHJ.Additionally, FM Approvals requires application of labels within thirty (30)days of completing the installation of the individual firestop.SummaryRegardless of which type of identification system for firestopping is used,additional fire and life safety savings can be realized by the building ownerand manager and safety for occupants through a documented firestoppinginstallation. Identifying that a firestop system is in place alerts future workers,inspectors, building code officials and fire marshals that altering the systemcan mean failure, property damage or lives lost. And, once labeled, futuremaintenance costs are reduced significantly as research time is minimized.FCIA Firestop Contractor Members believe Identification Systems forFirestopping makes sense for the entire construction team in the long runwhen included in the firestopping scope of work. When Authorities HavingJurisdiction, Architects and building owners and managers request EffectiveCompartmentation be identified, the Firestopping industry can provide therequested information.Original; 09-2001; Updated 12-29-2005; October 29, 2008FCIA Firestop Manual of Practice Page 12 Date of Issue 10/29/2008Revision No. 3